Connect the Conversation with Threads on Discord

Nelly
Nelly
Jul 27 · 6 min read

So Tell Me… What’s a Thread?

A Thread is a quick way to branch a conversation off of a channel’s main feed without removing it from the channel itself. When a Thread is posted, every response after the first post appears in a separate feed which allows everyone in the Thread to discuss a topic in more detail without interrupting the main conversation. After a certain period of inactivity — 24 hours by default — the Thread is archived, clearing away the clutter for everyone visiting the channel.

An example of what Active Threads are open in the #general channel. Yes, cilantro is good.

How Do I Start a Thread?

Any message posted in a Discord server can be the start of a wild, informative, or thoughtful conversation. Now, any message can also be the start of a brand-new Thread!

You can create a Thread from any existing message posted within your community, or click the + icon in the chat bar.

Buff Threads Even Further Through Server Boosting

For Servers that are boosted to at least Level 2, you’ll have the option to create Private Threads. Private Threads don’t appear within a server’s channel listing or Threads Directory — they’ll only appear for someone if they’re added manually, or are @mentioned within the Thread itself.

Servers Boosted to Level 1 can select to have Threads archive after three days. Level 2 servers can have Threads archive after one week, alongside making Private Threads.
Servers boosted to Level 2 will be able to specify a Thread as private while you make them.

Moderating Threads on Discord

Since Threads are a new surface to consider when moderating servers, we wanted to give our communities the opportunity to choose where and how they can be used. Not every community will want every member to be able to create a Thread, and that’s okay.

If someone’s causing a parsley-related problem, you can quickly remove them from a Thread.
  • Use Private Threads: Allows members to create and chat in private threads. The “Send Messages” permission must be enabled for members to start new private threads; if it’s disabled, they can only respond to private threads they’re added to.
  • Manage Threads: Allows members to rename, delete, archive/unarchive, and turn on slowmode for threads. They can also view private threads.

Starting Today, Threads Tie Conversation & Community Closer Together

Threads are rolling out on Discord beginning today for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web app. For non-community servers, you will have it enabled beginning today. For Community servers, we recognize that you may want more time to prepare, so if your server has the “Community” feature set enabled, you will have the choice to opt-in to Threads.

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